RIELDS STANDARDS As parents, we all share the same fear regarding meeting our child’s developmental needs. When creating our curriculum, OSK follows the RIELDS Standards (Rhode Island Early Learning Development Standards). These early learning standards articulate shared expectations for what young children should know and be able to do. Ocean State Kids is introducing RIELDS to empower parents with the confidence and resources needed to meet their children's needs in home-based learning, nature exploration, and our outdoor programs. You can learn more here.

NURTURE NOTES Each week OSK implements daily practices for the parents through our Nurture Notes, a series of flash cards providing simple conscious parenting challenges, affirmations & insight. These exercises are done discreetly & at your own pace. Also, not mandatory – just a simple reminder to be present & connect your kids emotionally.

FUELING THE FUN To ensure our kids are meeting their dietary needs, families are asked to participate in a snack rotation, where each parent is responsible for bringing snacks during one program. This is not required, however, most parents enjoy the gift of giving. There is a section in the registration for allergy & dietary restrictions to eliminate any potential problems.

CAPTURE THE MOMENT As a growing organization we photograph & capture video for our programs & learning activities. We want to provide visuals not only for marketing purposes, but to offer online visual examples of our activities for families to learn at home. We understand that not all families want their children exposed in the public domain, and we will certainly respect your privacy. Please inform us directly of your preferences. All images are shared on a Google Drive to access and keep for themselves.